NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 5, 2011) – Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) today
announced that it has realigned two of its divisions, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions and Off Road
Tire, U.S. & Canada Tire Sales, into one new group, Bridgestone Commercial Solutions Group. Kurt
Danielson has been named President of the newly formed group and will report to Saul Solomon,
Executive Vice President, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM); and President, U.S. & Canada
Commercial Tire Operations, BATO.MORE >

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 21, 2011) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire
Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, today
launched a new marketing campaign designed to promote retreading. At the
heart of the campaign is an appeal to fleets to consider extending their
casing age limits when retreading.MORE >

MUSCATINE, Iowa (May 17, 2010) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a
division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, is introducing the new Bridgestonebrand
R197 low rolling resistance radial for superior fuel efficiency and long, even
tread wear. The R197 is approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
SmartWaySM-certified equipment and is ideal for fleets running California Air Resources
Board (CARB)-compliant vehicles. The new tire is suitable for all-position use but is
designed for single and tandem axle trailer and dolly applications in long haul and
regional haul service. MORE >

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Scott Damon Named Vice President Of Marketing For Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions

MUSCATINE, IOWA (Feb. 26, 2010) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, announced its Bridgestone-brand R260F and R250F commercial tires are approved for use on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay-certified equipment. The R260F and R250F all-position radials are engineered to promote long tread life and low cost per mile in high-scrub environments including pickup and delivery, urban and regional hauling.” MORE >

NASHVILLE, Tenn (Dec. 03, 2008) – Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) today announced that its Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) division will lay off approximately 60 members of its workforce in response to the current weakness in global business conditions that has resulted in lower truck tire and retread demand. As part of this action, BBTS will close its St. Louis, Mo.-based Oncor retread facility. “These have been very difficult decisions to make, but our leadership team has been working diligently on the future direction of the organization,” said Saul Solomon, President, BBTS. “Although we’ve taken a number of steps to reduce expenses while enhancing quality, as we continue on our journey of building a unified, customer-focused organization, it was clear we needed to do more. Today’s announcements reflect our commitment to make good business decisions that will benefit our customers and our business for the long-term.” MORE >

MUSCATINE, Iowa (Oct. 28, 2008) – Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is adding two sizes to its lineup of Bridgestone R250 ED all-position radial tires. Regional and pickup-and-delivery fleets seeking better protection from the stresses of curbing, tread cuts and impacts now have more options with the new 255/70R22.5 and 275/70R22.5 tire sizes. These, and other sizes, are available from a Bridgestone commercial tire dealer or truckstop. MORE >

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2008) - Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc. (BSAH) today announced a restructuring of its Americas tire operations effective as of Jan. 1, 2009. Asahiko “Duke” Nishiyama will lead the new unit, which will be named Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO). Reporting into this unit will be the company’s Latin American tire operations, the U.S. and Canadian consumer tire businesses and the U.S. and Canadian commercial tire businesses. Nishiyama will continue to report to Mark A. Emkes, Chairman, CEO and President, BSAH. MORE >

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 13, 2008) - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) announced today that Singh Ahluwalia, a 32-year veteran of the Bridgestone group of companies and President of Truck and Bus Sales, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS), has elected to retire effective March 1, 2009. Ahluwalia, who will also retire from his position as member of the BFNT Board of Directors, will be succeeded by Kurt Danielson, Vice President of Marketing, BBTS. Danielson will assume Ahluwalia’s duties and move into the position of Vice President, Sales and Marketing, BBTS. To provide a smooth transition, Danielson’s appointment is effective Nov. 1. MORE >

MUSCATINE, IOWA (September 16, 2008) - Time was, driver pay far outweighed fuel as a fleet’s number one expense. With fuel moving into the lead, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions (BBTS) is releasing its fourth comprehensive fuel economy guide for large trucks. “Tires & Truck Fuel Economy – a New Perspective” looks at what BBTS has learned over a quarter-century of studying the relationship of tires to large truck fuel economy. MORE >